A3496Introduced in the General Assembly
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Introduced by Yvonne Lopez, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
September 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · September 24, 2026
58
Yes
16
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Simonsen | 1 | Not Voting |
| Antwan McClellan | 1 | Yes |
| Don Guardian | 2 | Yes |
| Maureen Rowan | 2 | Yes |
| David Bailey | 3 | Yes |
| Heather Simmons | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Hutchison | 4 | Yes |
| Cody Miller | 4 | Yes |
| William Spearman | 5 | Yes |
| William Moen | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (58-16-0)
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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